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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,324.20, 456,486.30 and 186,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,324.20, 456,486.30 and 186,226.20 is: 279,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,324.20 : 456,486.30 = 186,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,324.20/456,486.30 = 186,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,324.20x = 456,486.30 × 186,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,324.20x = 85,009,709,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009,709,001.06/304,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,339.30

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